Radio R-173

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf radio equipment
gptkbp:accessories carrying case
gptkbp:architect analog circuitry
gptkbp:batteryCapacity up to 12 hours
gptkbp:climate -30°C to +50°C
gptkbp:colors olive_green
gptkbp:communicationEquipment voice and data
gptkbp:compatibleWith other_Soviet_radios
gptkbp:constructionMaterial superheterodyne receiver
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in military documentaries
gptkbp:debutYear 1960s
gptkbp:deployedTo ground forces
gptkbp:dimensions 300 mm x 200 mm x 100 mm
gptkbp:discontinued 1980s
gptkbp:environmentalProtection water-resistant
gptkbp:features portable design
gptkbp:feedback generally positive
gptkbp:field tactical operations
gptkbp:frequency 30 MHz to 88 MHz
gptkbp:historical_significance used_in_Cold_War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Radio R-173
gptkbp:impedance 50 ohms
gptkbp:inspiration short-range communication
earlier_Soviet_radios
gptkbp:is_used_in military communications
gptkbp:legacy influenced modern military radios
gptkbp:maintenance low maintenance required
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkbp:market_segment military market
gptkbp:mode AM
simplex and duplex
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:Soviet_Army
gptkbp:operational_status obsolete but still in use in some areas
gptkbp:operationalRange up to 20 km
gptkbp:powerOutput 1 W
24 V DC
gptkbp:primaryUser military personnel
gptkbp:produces domestic components
gptkbp:productionCompany mass production
gptkbp:productionYears 1960s to 1980s
gptkbp:radar whip antenna
gptkbp:range up to 30 km in open terrain
gptkbp:renovated limited availability
gptkbp:security no
gptkbp:successor R-173M
gptkbp:team Soviet_engineers
gptkbp:technology VHF radio
gptkbp:training basic radio operation training
solid-state transmitter
gptkbp:transmission up to 20 km in open terrain
gptkbp:tuning manual tuning
gptkbp:user_interface available_in_Russian
gptkbp:weight approximately 12 kg
approximately 10 kg